1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 455 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1948 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2400 mm |